Libertia ixioides (Chilean iris)
Botanical Information
Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Libertia |
Species | ixioides |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Native to Chile. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-5) - 1 |
Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A perennial, bearing slender, upright stems of orange flowers above sword-shaped foliage. |
Shape | Tufted. |
Landscape | Flower border, flower garden. |
Propagation | By seed or division of rhizomes. |
Cultivation | Grow in sunny, sheltered location with protection from winter frosts. |
Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
Notable Specimens | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |